Bajra Rawa Upma

Bajra Rawa Upma – Learn how to prepare this easy and healthy breakfast dish.

Bajra Rawa Upma (Pearl Millet Upma) ,  is a millet based breakfast recipe , quick to prepare and filling.

Millet contain protein, dietary fiber, and less amount of fat. They are rich in minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium . They contain essential vitamins like folate, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and Vitamins B6, C, E, and K.

Traditionally an upma or upit as its popularly known in Maharashtra is prepared using semolina. Next in line fall vermicilli (sevai) and cracked wheat (dalia).

I normally prepare this Bajra version during winters when its recommended to have naturally warming foods.

The recipe is similar to a regular upma. Since Mataar ( Green Peas) are also available in abundance during winters, hence it made all the more sense to add them to the Upma. Apart from peas , one can also include carrots, beans, corn, potatoes in the dish to make it loaded with veggies.

This breakfast recipe is good for those suffering from diabetes and have gluten allergies . For converting into Vegan recipe simply skip the ghee from the recipe shared.

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Bajra Rawa Upma

Bajra Rawa is a healthy and nutritious Vegan, Gluten free, breakfast dish

Cuisine

Maharashtrian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 1 TBSP Cold pressed Groundnut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Hing
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Chopped Green Chillies
• 0.5 cup Chopped Onion
• 0.5 cup Green Peas
• 1.5 Cup Cracked Bajra (Pearl Millet)
• 2.5 Cup Warm Water
• 2 TBSP Chopped Coriander
• 1 TBSP Freshly Grated Coconut Optional
• 1 Tsp Jaggery
• Salt Per Taste
• 1 TBSP Ghee Optional

Cuisine Maharashtrian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings People Ingredients 1 TBSP Cold pressed Groundnut oil 1 tsp Mustard Seeds 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Hing 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Chopped Green Chillies 0.5 cup Chopped Onion 0.5 cup Green Peas 1.5 Cup Cracked Bajra (Pearl Millet) 2.5 Cup Warm Water 2 TBSP Chopped Coriander 1 TBSP Freshly Grated Coconut Optional 1 Tsp Jaggery Salt Per Taste 1 TBSP Ghee Optional

Instructions

1. Dry roasted Bajra rawa for 5 minutes on a medium flame
2. Finely chopping an onion and peel Green Pea Pods. Wash the green peas under cold running water
3. Keep a flat bottomed pan on a medium flame. Add oil, once heated add mustard seeds. After they start crackling , add cumin, hing, Turmeric and chillies to the oil
4. Added the chopped onions and cooked for few minutes till the onions soften.
5. Add the fresh green peas and partially cooked them for 5 minutes.
6. Add the Bajra Rawa and sautee for a minute. Now add salt and jaggery. Mix well
7. Add the warm water and gently mix the millets and veggies. Close the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes on a low flame
8. Open the lid and gently fluff the Upma to check if the millets and veggies are cooked
9. If not, add some more warm water and let the upma cook on a low flame for 5 more minutes
10. Once the upma is ready , add the chopped coriander, grated coconut and mix well. Do a taste test. Add salt if required.
11. Add a dollop of ghee and mix well before serving (optional)

Recipe Notes

Tips :

√ Per my experience, adding warm water instead of cold, prevents formation of lumps and helps the Bajra rawa to become fluffy while retaining the granular texture.

√ You can also prepare Millet rawa at home by grinding whole Bajra and then store it after dry roasting and cooling it. Helps to extend shelf life of the rawa and keeps bugs/ worms at bay.

√ Always dry roast the rawa before preparing the dish, helps to speed up the cooking process and also enhances the flavors of the ingredient.

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